#OW12: Looper

Written by Rian Johnson

Directed by Rian Johnson

Starring Joseph Gordon Levitt, Bruce Willis and Emily Blunt

Released September 28, 2012

Watched September 29, 2012

timmmc.com score:  4.5/5 stars
Contenders:  Original Screenplay, Blunt (Supporting Actress)

#Looper… complex, exciting, action packed, thrilling sci-fi goodness. Absolutely loved it. Doesn’t pull any punches. #TMreviews
— Timm McIntosh (@timmmc) October 1, 2012

Before I gush, I must highlight the performance of Emily Blunt. Her role was specifically hidden in the trailer, so I somewhat forgot she was in the film until she made her first appearance... and even then, I wasn't 100% sure it was her. I absolutely love when an actor or actress completely transforms themselves into a role, and this is absolutely a case of that. I would be willing to doubt she will get much serious Oscar consideration, but as I write this, there aren't many other performances I'd put ahead of Blunt from this year.

I appreciate good science fiction, especially science fiction that doesn't cater to the masses. I read an interview with Rian Johnson that Looper isn't a film that needs a director's cut, because what was released WAS the director's cut, and I really admire that. That said... that is probably what will keep this film from the glory (and that's fine!). I enjoyed the hell out of this movie, and absolutely cannot wait to own it on blu-ray.